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Can Ireland take advantage of the Chinese tourism market?

A Chinese celebrity couple chose Ireland and Adare Manor as the venue for their wedding on Friday...

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17.31 1 Jul 2019


Can Ireland take advantage of the Chinese tourism market?


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17.31 1 Jul 2019


A Chinese celebrity couple chose Ireland and Adare Manor as the venue for their wedding on Friday, and it has brought the tourism opportunity presented by China into sharp focus.

Tang Yixin and Zhang Ryoyun got married in front of a host of other Chinese celebrities, one of which has 40 million followers on social media.

Their story has also hit the headlines in China.

So is there an opportunity for Ireland to make a play for the Chinese market?

Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, told Shane Beatty what opportunities are there for Ireland.


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